Synopsis
An aging trainer and a young fighter, both in need of a second chance, team-up to overcome the demons of their past...and chase the dreams of their future.
Scores
Overall Score
23.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.8%
Review Aggregate
60.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, character-driven, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalcharacter-drivenromanticvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. P. Davis | 2005 | $17,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| Eddie Jones | 2005 | $11,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Christina Chambers | 2005 | $8,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Diane Tayler | 2005 | $7,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Paul Raci | 2005 | $6,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes855
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $10,514 | $16,888 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $10,514 | $16,888 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $5,257 | $8,444 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $19,000 | $30,519 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $3,000 | $4,819 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $1,042,000 | $1,673,709 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $2,503,000 | $4,020,436 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $90,000 | $144,562 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $3,662,257 | $5,882,488 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $300,000 | $481,874 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $146,000 | $234,512 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $259,000 | $416,018 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $60,000 | $96,375 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $845,000 | $1,357,278 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $2,817,257 | $4,525,210 |
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